Ted Rall comes out?
I’ve occasionally referred to Ted Rall, the cartoonist and author, as an example of an ultraliberal theist who was indistinguishable from a godless humanist (especially a left-wing godless humanist) on ethical matters. But in a recent column, he says Science isn’t reconcilable with faith. Rubio knows that. But he also knows what would happen to … Ted Rall comes out?
One Reason Why Strong Pro-Gay Marriage Supporters Should Be Worried
Whether the United States and the States should authorize same-sex marriage, in my opinion, should remain a matter of federal legislative public policy, and of state constitutional law and/or legislative public policy. Therefore, I strongly oppose the thesis that the United States and/or the states as a matter of federal constitutional law are obliged to … One Reason Why Strong Pro-Gay Marriage Supporters Should Be Worried
Recent Paper on Skeptical Theism and the Evidential Argument from Evil
I just discovered this. Justin P. McBrayer, “CORNEA and Inductive Evidence,” Faith and Philosophy 26 (2009): 77-86 Abstract: One of the primary tools in the theist’s defense against “noseeum” arguments from evil is an epistemic principle concerning the Conditions Of ReasoNable Epistemic Access (CORNEA) which places an important restriction on what counts as evidence. However, … Recent Paper on Skeptical Theism and the Evidential Argument from Evil
New Book: God and Evil (includes transcript of second Craig-Tooley Debate)
I was able to preview this book at Google Books. In so doing, I discovered that the book contains a transcript of the second debate between William Lane Craig and Michael Tooley on God’s existence. It also contains a chapter on evil and divine hiddenness. Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)
Straw Manning the Opposition: a Christian Apologist on Two Common Atheist Arguments
Robin Shumacher at The Christian Post recently wrote an article entitled, “A Look at Two Common Atheist Arguments.” I want to quote the first two paragraphs of the article in full. Behind my desk is a huge binder containing essays and meaty book excerpts of atheist literature. The likes of Russell, Hume, Nietzsche, Sartre, and … Straw Manning the Opposition: a Christian Apologist on Two Common Atheist Arguments
Atheist Ethicist: Morality and God: Is This an Important Question?
Over at The Atheist Ethicist, Alonzo Fyfe asks, “Does it matter if morality is grounded in God or not?” LINK Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)
Atheist Persecution
“According to its survey of some 60 countries, the seven where expression of atheist views or defection from the official religion can bring capital punishment are Afghanistan, Iran, Maldives, Mauritania, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Sudan.”LINK Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)
Taxonomy of Theistic Meta-Ethics
For years, I’ve been looking for a taxonomy of theistic meta-ethical theories. Since I have been unable to find one, I’ve attempted to create one myself. I consider this a work in progress, so if you spot any errors or omissions, please let me know and I will update the post accordingly. References may be … Taxonomy of Theistic Meta-Ethics
Swinburne on the Perfect Goodness of God
In Chapter 11 of The Coherence of Theism (revised edition, hereafter: COT), Richard Swinburne argues (among other things) that the following sentence makes a coherent statement: (PG) There is a person who is perfectly good. Perfect goodness is one of the divine attributes that theists use to define the word ‘God’. In order to show … Swinburne on the Perfect Goodness of God
Is materialism “known to be false”? (Rationally Speaking)
A great post on philosophy of physics gone awry by Massimo Pigliucci. LINK Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)